Scouting The Doubles

Scouting The Doubles – Reading

On paper, Reading will hardly fill Fantasy managers with optimism ahead of the forthcoming double Gameweek. Languishing in the relegation zone, last season’s Championship winners are four points from safety and have just one win in 15 games, but a delve into their recent statistics reveals some gems who have a half-decent chance of racking up a handsome haul of points.

The Prospects

The Royals come into this double Gameweek on the back of three straight defeats. A 3-2 loss at Wigan in Gameweek 13 was followed by a 1-0 defeat at Villa, before they were beaten by the odd goal in seven at home to United last Saturday. It is their away form that is particularly key during the double Gameweek, as they take on first Southampton then Sunderland on the road. Brian McDermott’s side have failed to win any games on their travels this term and have scored just seven goals, while conceding 13. They have they managed to score more than one goal on the road on just two occasions, notching twice in Gameweek 1 against Chelsea and the same tally in Gameweek 7 at Swansea.

While they are similarly porous at home, conceding 14 times, Reading have offered a more potent attacking threat at the Madejski, scoring 12 times. If you are of the school of thought that believes home form will eventually translate into away success then the Royals’ offensive record in front of their own fans offers a crumb of comfort for double Gameweek investors.

In Southampton, Reading are likely to find far hardier opponents in Gameweek 16 than the side that was hammered 6-1 by Arsenal in Gameweek 4. Although the Saints have stiffened markedly at the back since that wake-up call, the signs are still encouraging that Reading will be able to find the net against the Hampshire side – Southampton have only kept one clean sheet and shipped 12 goals at St Mary’s so far. Reading’s defenders are set for a torrid time, though, with investors in their rearguard set to be reliant on attacking points rather than a clean sheet. Nigel Adkins’ side have notched 13 goals at home this season, the same as Swansea and Tottenham and one more than Everton.

At Sunderland, the prospects look much better for Reading at both ends of the pitch. The north east side have scored just five goals at home this season and could be without their chief goal threat Steven Fletcher, who limped off with an ankle injury at half time during the Gameweek 15 defeat at Norwich. The Black Cats defence has also looked shaky at the Stadium of Light in recent matches. Despite keeping QPR at bay in their 0-0 Gameweek 14 draw, they lost 4-2 at home to West Brom the previous Gameweek, 1-0 against Aston Villa at home in Gameweek 10 and drew 1-1 against Newcastle at home in Gameweek 8. Just two clean sheets at home for Sunderland this campaign offers further hope to Reading investors.

The Likely Lads

Adam Federici offers Fantasy managers a cut-price keeper option ahead of the double Gameweek. Coming in at 4.3 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), he offers guaranteed game time, with Alex McCarthy out injured, and while his chances of clean sheets are perhaps debatable, Federici will have save points to fall back upon should his opponents find a way past him.

One of the standout selections amongst the Reading ranks is Nicky Shorey, who will be a familiar name to our members. Statistically, the left back has been sensational and in recent weeks this has been translated into FPL points as his team mates get better at finding his pinpoint passes into the box. So far this season he has notched up four assists, the joint highest tally among defenders, along with John Arne Riise and Leighton Baines. Priced at just 4.1 in FPL and 4.0 in the Sky Sports game, his returns have been highly respectable in the last six Gameweeks – Shorey has accrued 28 FPL points, including three bonus points, suggesting that a double digit haul is not out of the question during the double Gameweek for the man many are calling the Tesco Value Leighton Baines.

Sean Morrison is another name to consider at the back. Since replacing Kaspars Gorkss in the Gameweek 10 trip to QPR, Morrison – priced at 4.1 in FPL and 3.5 in the Sky Sports game – has proven exceptional value, despite registering a single clean sheet over his six appearances. Superb in the air, the centre-half has been a constant menace from set-pieces in the opposition box – so far, he has scored twice and provided an assist, in addition to picking up bonus in four of his six matches. Averaging a superb 5.3 points per game, he’s a definite alternative to Shorey.

In midfield, Reading captain Jobi McAnuff, who is priced at 5.1 in the FPL game and 5.0 in the Sky game, is the standout selection. Six assists have helped him achieve a haul of 47 points in the FPL game, the highest of any Reading player, while McAnuff’s highest total over back-to-back FPL Gameweeks this term is 13, achieved in Gameweeks 6 and 7. Realistically, though, around seven to 10 points is a likely score for the winger over this double Gameweek, with at least one assist a conservative estimate of his fortunes at Sunderland and Southampton.

Among the forward options, Adam Le Fondre stands tallest. The risk of rotation has subsided in recent matches and he has started every match since Gameweek 12, where he scored twice, gained maximum FPL bonus points and racked up an impressive FPL score of 13. Away from home, though, he has so far failed to find the net, but it’s worth noting that he scored a brace the last time he visited St Mary’s, albeit in the Championship last season. He is priced kindly in the FPL game at 4.9m, but at 6.5m in the Sky Game his price may be prohibitive for many.

Cheeky Punt

Another to cement a place in the starting line up since Gameweek 12 is winger Hal Robson-Kanu, who has racked up three goals and an assist this campaign. None of his goals have come on the road, though, but if he can maintain a role in the starting line-up, risk-taking Fantasy managers could reap rewards by taking a punt on the midfielder, who is priced at just 4.3m in the FPL and 4.5m in the Sky game.

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  1. Willis.
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is Baines definitely out for 2 GWs?

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    1. Pigvig
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      You mean Bale?

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      1. Willis.
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        Yes.... My bad,

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  2. lfc123
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    Already did Bale > Michu the other day..

    So does McCartney > Shorey -4pts sound appealing?

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    1. Gianluca Busio's Hair …
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      not just no, hell no!!!

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      1. lfc123
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        Woah chill bro.. 🙂

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        +1

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        1. lfc123
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          I don't get why it is a 'hell no'

          McCartney has been injured so might not even play this weekend, plus their fixtures aren't great, Shorey has a DGW and looks decent going forward

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          1. Pigvig
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            Not great fixtures after the double. I'd play Puncheon.

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            1. lfc123
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              Yea i realise that, but i only play 3 defenders each week anyway, so the chances are the fixtures after the DGW won't matter.. and yep i'll go for puncheon this week

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    2. Roonpigs Can Fly
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      if you currently have mccartney on the ground it might not be the worst idea considering shorey could def get a assist or 2 in the DGW.

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  3. सनकी
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    Chance of danny guthrie playing for the dgw?

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think he might be injured again during a reserve match where he and Gorkss played yesterday.

      there was a link somewhere in the previous post...

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  4. xxxiang
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    bego
    morrison celluar garrido cameron
    michu fellaini mata sterling
    rvp fletcher

    foster/nelsen/bale/suarez

    any comments on this team and who to cap for this week?
    0 ft left and 0.8 left.

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  5. Twelve years a slave
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who should i buy to replce Bale?

    Bale has to go now , probably missing two and on four yellows

    I dont have Fellani so that would be the obvious one , anyone see anything better?

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    1. Scribe
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sess.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Silva is the only other one I can think of but I think Fellaini's better, even if we knew Silva was fit.

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      1. Scribe
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Walnuts....Arse have an easy run of fixtures

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        1. SC not pearls before swine
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          Yeah, but he has Cazorla and I think Arsenal-West Brom will be pretty low scoring.

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      2. Twelve years a slave
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        I suppose it better late than nexer with Fellani .

        Im sck of him scoring every week , only way i can stop him scoring is to buy him 🙁

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    3. Pigvig
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fellaini's on awesome form. He'd be the one to get for me.

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    4. EL TANO
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      A Johnson
      I think that's what I'm doing
      No chat about him really but better chance of assists and goals than sess and CHEAPER
      Talk about off the radar

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  6. Willis.
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    What the feck is up with Gunter? Red flagged but is expected to back this GW? Sort your sh*t out, FPL!

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    1. Scribe
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      Chill brah

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  7. tm245
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    He is a top four mid at any price, so getting him in leaves you flush as well.

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    1. tm245
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      Reply fail to Triggerlips. My bad. I blame Wallace Hyde's grav...

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  8. DDC
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    any help on who to replace bale with? I don't have michu but that would leave me with an awefully thin midfield value wise..

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    1. Scribe
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Value means shit....all about points bro

      Get Sess in and (C) him....or take a punt on Caz....Arse's fixtures are piss easy

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      1. DDC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        already have caz, and don't fancy having 3 Sunderland players following the DGW (have Fletcher and Cueller)

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      I think Michu is still a really good option. Fellaini/Michu are outperforming the bighitting midfielders anyway.

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    3. lfc123
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      I did Bale > Michu

      Caz is my only Mid over 8M, but couldn't care less as long as they get points!

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  9. सनकी
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    reason why i'm posting twice for every posts?

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  10. Clay
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Santi or Walcott? Simples.

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    1. lfc123
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      Santi Simples 🙂

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    2. Scribe
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      I am struggling with this aswell.....

      Leaning towards Walnuts if fit

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      1. Clay
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        It's actually a really tough one. Should be Santi as he's on and in everything. But that explosive thing that Walnuts has is quite enticing and can mean he scores heavy. The fact he's made out of paper doesn't help though.

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      i have both fwiw plus gibssy....punting on ARS fixtures

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  11. Buck The Trent
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Can't hold it anymore, did -4 to do Gera to sexy Sess

    Bego (avl)
    Enrique (whm) Gibbs (WBA) Cuellar (CHE REA)
    Fell (TOT) Michu (NOR) Walcott (WBA) Cazorla (WBA) Sess (c) (CHE REA)
    Fletch (CHE REA) RVP (mci)

    Subs Tremmel Clyne Gorkss Suarez

    Hoping for goals in ARS-WBA and SUN-REA games !!!

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  12. सनकी
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    so at the FPL, it shows that Bale is gonna miss out on 2 games. while the article says he most prolly will be ready to face Swans? which is right ?

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    1. DDC
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      AVB says he "might" be available for Stoke.. so he could be out for 3 GW's

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      1. Scribe
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        If he misses 3 GWs i would defo ship him

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  13. Gaz Downright
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    Listening to the Spurs Show Live at the 100 Club pod yesterday, Ledley King revealed that Gareth Bale hasn't been doing any weight training or anything. His muscles just appeared. Beast.

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    1. सनकी
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      means he'll get a speedy recovery ? lol

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    2. lfc123
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      But are his muscles bigger than Sanchez Jose Enrique? i think not

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  14. Mina Threat
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is Man Utd defence worthwhile with Vidic nearing a return? I am eyeing up J Evans for next week. Will he be anywhere close to nailed or will it be a rotation nightmare? Thanks...

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    1. Ryan
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      rotation nightmare with Ferdinand. I wouldn't touch United defence with a bargepole with the busy xmass schedule coming up.

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      1. Mina Threat
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        hmmm... maybe I should go double Stoke or double Man City instead

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        1. Ryan
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Go with double stoke. City are also a rotation nightmare.

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  15. Ryan
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just heard the news, very disappointing. Let me put forward a proposal. We all know that the christmas period is a rotation nightmare at the best of times with teams having up to 3 games in 6 days. Could this be the time to consider having a strong 8 and scrap the budget 5th mid? Chances are you could do with the likes of Nolan or Michu coming off the bench for when RVP or Berbatov gets a rest etc. Thoughts?

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    1. tm245
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Intriguing idea, though Michu will never be on my bench. Like the idea of the fifth mid being higher end, but the money will be the issue.

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    2. Mina Threat
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      Possibly. I am moving towards a cheap (mostly) nailed on midfield: Fellaini, Michu, Nolan, Walcott & Sterling with RVP, Rooney, Berb up top. Hopefully it works out.

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      1. Ryan
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        It may well do. I'm thinking Bale -> Nolan and possibly upgrading Sterling to Bale down the track for what will hopefully be a reduced price. I'm 0.7 off upgrading Ba to Suarez next week so may need the price market to do me a favour.

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  16. Joggers Nipple
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mornin all.

    Just seen the starting 11 Rafa put out last night. Now if you ever needed evidence of what sh!t on a stick that man really is there it is.

    Vs a basically part time team ( in comparison to Prem players) he plays basically the strongest 11. I know people will go on about getting form but wait for him to claim tiredness when they lose to Sunderland.

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    1. Ryan
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Can you link me up please? is it for euro?

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      1. Joggers Nipple
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Copy and pasted-

        01 Cech
        02 Ivanovic
        03 Cole (Bertrand - 60' )
        04 David Luiz Booked
        24 Cahill
        06 Romeu
        07 Ramires (Oscar - 65' )
        10 Mata (Ferreira - 74' )
        13 Moses
        17 Hazard
        09 Torres

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      2. Willis.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole; Moses, Romeu, Ramires, Mata, Hazard; Torres.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Gee they will be rather tired for the PL game, a lot of first team players there for the euro clash.

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    2. Willis.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      It was a must win game for Chelski....

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      1. Joggers Nipple
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        They would have won wit their reserves though. Imo

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        1. lfc123
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          True, but is it worth taking that risk??

          Imagine how much sh*t rafa would of got if he fielded a weak side which lost or drew.. he did the right thing imo

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          1. Willis.
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            +42. Chelsea needed a massive confidence boost.

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          2. Joggers Nipple
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            Agree but now he given them all another 90, they are out. Bertrand and Marin would still do a job vs them and Sturridge , maybe injured?

            Fair enough to pick that but dont cry about fixture list, tiredness etc if you are so scared by Norjeland that you pick that 11

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  17. सनकी
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Dempsey or Walcott in for Bale ?

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    1. Clay
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott out of those two, but I'm leaning towards Santi in for Bale.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Fellow Town fan, beware of Santi. Frustration awaits you! For his money better options out there. Whats you mid??

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        1. Clay
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          True, true Townender. Currently Fellaini, Michu, Sess, Bale, HRK.

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          1. Clay
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Thinking Mata for one week, or Walnuts. Really dunno. What you think?

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            1. Joggers Nipple
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              11 years, 11 months ago

              Difficult.
              Mata ok but then blank next
              Arsenal, Walcott and Santi good shouts but Aresnal playing so bad, can they turn it round?
              Silva? Diff fixtures next but then good long term

              Basically your mid is good so punting on Arsenal playing well, Silva in with diff fixture, Mata in for an away game then blank, maybe long shot it onto Dempsey for fun and to Bale when fit?

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              1. Clay
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                That's actually not a bad shout, cheers.

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    2. Still No Eye Dia
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Walcott if fit.

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  18. EL TANO
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    play
    1. bego + cameron (away villa)

    or

    2. jaask + demel (HOME LIVERPOOL)

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    1. EL TANO
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      minus suarez liverpool that is

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    2. lfc123
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why don't you play Bego and Demel?

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    3. Pigvig
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Jaask, cameron and Demel

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  19. FPL Daniel
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    I can't believe that I am saying this, but Torres is back last 2 games. VS Wham and tonight in CL. I wonder will he continue

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    1. lfc123
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lol would hardly say he's back, still shite compared to what he was at Liverpool..

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    2. AriseSirGiggsy
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      He's not the player he was.
      Had enough time, minutes and chances
      Chelsea shoud bench and look around for replacement, Falcao if money is no option - it's obvious

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    3. Willis.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      LOL

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    4. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He did score but he's a shadow of the player he once was.

      Roman will definitely buy a striker in January. Bye Fernando.

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  20. bhargi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Price Increase: RVP, Rooney, Sess
    Fallers: Suarez, Welbeck

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  21. Baron Saturday
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Like many others, I'm tempted to temporarily bring in Sess for Bale in order to gain some quick points (possibly). However, this would mean benching Ba this week. Worth it?

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bench bale instead and save transfer, Sess / Sunderland aren't that appealing

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      1. Baron Saturday
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah I'll bench Bale anyway and agree that Sess/Sunderland aren't incredibly appealing, but captaining Sess for a fairly safe bet 8 points (at least) isn't too bad.

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        1. Baron Saturday
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Plus I've got free transfers up my sleeve so no cost

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          1. AriseSirGiggsy
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Wow with that team u don't need to save the transfers
            Sure why not go to Sess for 1 week then - u can bring back bale or go with silva or mata the week after

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        2. AriseSirGiggsy
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not sure it is that safe - 2 goals and 1 assist in 15

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          1. Joggers Nipple
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            Agree. I have Sess and owning him is risk enough. Captaining him is punt too far. Michu or Berba or even RVP better souts imo

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            1. AriseSirGiggsy
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              11 years, 11 months ago

              I'm going with Lambert......,,

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            2. Baron Saturday
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              But he's likely to play 90 mins for each game, then double that as captain.

              I agree that his form is poor, but it might give me an edge over the opponent in my money league this week.

              I'm quite content with doing it, but the main question is who to bench and so far I'm thinking Ba...which is a different risk.

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    2. New Ghost
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Please don't bench Ba.

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  22. Captain Robert Hatch
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Gylfi Sigurðsson, who's coming with me?

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    1. Baron Saturday
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not I. Rather take Dempsey, Lennon or Dembele.

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    2. New Ghost
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      AVB might play 4-4-2 this weekend with Ade back in contention. Lennon and Demps on the flanks with Dembele and Sandro in central midfield.

      If they play 4-3-3, Sig COULD start.

      With Bale out, Sig will be on FKs now. Tempting.

      But Dempsey is the pick imo.

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    3. dinamika
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gylfi Sigurðsson will play 'in the hole' but I would rather have Dempsey.

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  23. Willis.
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Play Jussi (LIV) or Begovic (avl)? Already playing Cameron...

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    1. New Ghost
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      Jussi.

      Pool will be toothless this weekend without Suarez.

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      1. Baron Saturday
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Completely agree

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        1. gunnerboy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Can see 0-0 in that game

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  24. Arselona
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any chance Hazard rested this weekend? Hope not...

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    1. AriseSirGiggsy
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not

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    2. Joggers Nipple
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Arselona, think there is always a chance, esp now with Rafa who likes to rotate. Not sure how people can give a 100% definitive no. I mean there there is statistical chance that i will @@@@ Jessica Alba today, not a high one but not 100% no

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You never know with Rafa.

      Moses and Marin are pushing for playing time too.

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    4. Arselona
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      follow on post below

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  25. gunnerboy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Please choose the best option for my 1 FT:

    A: Clyne > Shorey
    B: Suarez > Fletcher (if Fletcher is fit for both games and then bring Suarez back next week)
    C: Sterling > Sessegnon (would involve taking a hit as don't have enough cash)
    D: Don't do any of the above...

    Thanks in advance

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez to Ba, Giroud or Berbatov (if you don't already have them).

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      1. gunnerboy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Already have Giroud. Could bring in Ba or Berbatov though. I will definitely consider that. thanks

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      D. None make any appeal. Sess makes the most appeal but not for a hit.

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    3. Pigvig
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      D by far the best option out of that lot.

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  26. Clay
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which three would you play from these, this GW, chaps ...

    Enrique, Demel, Cameron, Shorey, Nelson

    (I'm thinking JE, Shorey and one other)

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cameron Enrique Shorey

      I would start Demel but you have to play Enrique due to his potential to nab attacking points.

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      1. Clay
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, I concur.

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  27. Arselona
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ok so then that leads to...

    Should I do Bale > Dempsey this week and bench him in case either Hazard or Tevez doesnt play.........

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    1. New Ghost
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for Bale's drop and Dempsey's rise before Sat.

      Somebody mentioned earlier than Demps was rising. Wait to save some dosh.

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      1. Arselona
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        im taking Bale out for Demps

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        1. athleticbilbobaggins
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Might as well do it if you need to replace Bale.

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      2. athleticbilbobaggins
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Heh. 😀

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  28. lfc123
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you captain..

    A. Fletcher
    B. Michu
    C.Caz
    D.RVP

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    1. athleticbilbobaggins
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fletcher if fit. Else am captaning Cazorla because i have a good feeling about Arsenal. Others might go with Michu though.

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      1. lfc123
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers, well at the moment it's on Fletch and vc on Caz, just hoping to get some good news on Friday

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    2. gunnerboy
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      If I had Fletcher and knew he would definitely play both games I would captain him so A

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Michu

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    4. Arselona
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A or B

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    5. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      RVP. If there's goals, you'll know he'll be involved.

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  29. Bobsyauncle
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys, this is currently my team for the DGW. I have 1.3m and 2FT... Not sure what to do now. Quite happy with the team, although Defence may need improvement. Wanted to save enough cash to upgrade Fletcher after the DGW. Any help is much appreciated!

    Begovic
    Hughes // Shawcross // Gorkss
    Sterling // Mata // Nolan // Fellaini (V) // Cazorla
    RVP // Fletcher (C)

    Jussi // Demel // Sagna // Suraez

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    1. Joggers Nipple
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Do something with Suarez incase Fletcher doesnt make it

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    2. gunnerboy
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Don't think Gorkss will play, maybe put Sagna in. Or do Gorkss > Shorey.

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    3. lfc123
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Would definitely start Sagna

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    4. Jafalad
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Mata->Michu. Leave it at that unless you see SUN cs which means Sagna/Hughes->Cuellar is worth a punt.

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  30. Arselona
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Michu(c) Berbatov(vc)

    Stick or Switch?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Switch to RVP.

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